Student stories

Meet your future friends, peers, teammates and collaborators. Our students and alumni from around the world share their experiences and insights about studies and student life, and how the University of Helsinki supports them with their aspirations and goals.

Testimonials

What do our students, alumni and staff say about their degree programmes? What kind of professional options are there after graduating? How is life as a student in Helsinki? Find out by reading the articles with short interviews or watch the videos.

In the Master’s Programme in Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics (AGERE), you learn to use economics to confront global challenges.

The Master’s Programme in Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour (HNFB) is for people who are interested in any aspect of nutrition.

In this video, two students talk about studying in the Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning (USP). You can also read an article with two students and one teacher from the programme

It's a joint programme between the University of Helsinki and Aalto University, which prepares students to excel as professionals capable of understanding and addressing complex urban development challenges.

In the Bachelor's Programme in Science, you get an interdisciplinary education in chemistry, computer and data science, mathematics and statistics, and physics. You start by getting acquainted with all the disciplines and choose only later which one to specialise in.

"The people are what keep me going and inspired."

3 reasons to study at the University of Helsinki

In the #3reasons video series, our students share their top three reasons for studying at the University of Helsinki. From academic excellence to Finnish nature, discover what our students appreciate the most about their studies.

In this video, you can discover three reasons why Giulia studies Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies.

Discover three reasons why Nick studies Cognitive Science in the Master's Programme in Linguistic Diversity and Digital Humanities.

The programme combines five fields of study that interact on all levels: Cognitive Science, Digital Humanities, General Linguistics, Language Technology, and Phonetics.

Discover three reasons why Nisa studies in the Master's Programme Genetics and Molecular Biosciences at the University of Helsinki.

Discover three reasons why Jenni studies Agricultural Sciences at the University of Helsinki.

Study for the world

At the University of Helsinki, we believe that the power of knowledge can change attitudes, people and society – for the world. Together, we aim to solve global challenges affecting us all. See how our students want to make an impact.

Gabrielle, an alumna in European and Nordic Studies, aspires to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science more accessible for all.

Debanhi Jimenez Reyes combines her passion for mathematics and geology by researching geophysical processes that affect populations around the world. She studies in the Master’s Programme in Geology and Geophysics to become a specialist in the field of seismology.

Blogs by our students

What is there to do in Helsinki? How is the housing market for students? How to survive the winter? How to get an internship or a lab position?

In the blog, our students write about studies and student life at the University of Helsinki.

Get inspired by our 30 under 30 list

The University of Helsinki published a list of 30 individuals, all aged 30 or younger with ties to the University, who have positively contributed to the world, their community and society.

The list aims to highlight the impressive and inspiring work, research or other activities by young people as well as show how knowledge and skills acquired at the University can lead to various opportunities.

Watch our video series

In the #NewInHelsinki video series, our students talk about their time at the University of Helsinki and what advice they would give to their fresher selves.

In the #OneMinuteWith video series, our students answer some fun questions about themselves and their studies at their favourite spot on campus!

#NewInHelsinki

Once, Fahsinee was new in Helsinki. She moved from Thailand to Finland to start her studies in the Master’s Programme in Data Science.

Once, Faria was new in Helsinki. It was winter when she moved from Bangladesh to join the Master’s Programme in Intercultural Encounters.

Once, Debby was new in Helsinki. She came from Indonesia to Finland to study in the Master's Programme in Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology.

#OneMinuteWith

We're spending #OneMinuteWith Su, a Master's student in Changing Education! Join her as she answers a few fun questions about her experiences at the University of Helsinki whilst at her favourite spot at Unisport Kluuvi.

We're spending #OneMinuteWith Sanchi, a Master's student in Contemporary Societies, studying Sociology! Join her as he answers a few fun questions whilst at her favourite spot at the Soc & Kom Library.

We're spending #OneMinuteWith Achmet, a Master's student in Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Safety! Join him as he answers a few fun questions whilst at his favourite spot Biomedicum at the Meilahti campus.

Studying for a healthier world

The University of Helsinki educates health experts who understand the connection between animal, human and environmental health and are prepared to solve global health-related challenges of the future.

Campus life

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